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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonesaw McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
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237 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bonesaw McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortelainen misses the jab.
It seemed like McGraw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGraw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kortelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kortelainen.
Kortelainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraw.
McGraw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kortelainen throws a front kick that sends McGraw stumbling back into the cage.
McGraw blocks the body kick.
McGraw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGraw misses with a wild combination.
Kortelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraw misses with the combination.
Kortelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraw unleashes a big counter combination but Kortelainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortelainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGraw. McGraw obviously looking to wear him down.
McGraw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen avoids the head kick by McGraw.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Kortelainen avoids them all with ease.
Kortelainen throws a counter high kick but McGraw was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGraw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGraw tries to land a front kick but Kortelainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGraw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kortelainen misses with an uppercut. McGraw saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kortelainen there.
Kortelainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGraw looks to land a body kick but Kortelainen moved away.
McGraw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw misses with a wild combination.
McGraw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGraw scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. McGraw catches Kortelainen right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraw.
Kortelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kortelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kortelainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGraw misses the shot to the body.
McGraw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kortelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraw.
Kortelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGraw looks to land a body kick but Kortelainen moved away.
McGraw misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Kortelainen finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGraw.
Decent striking displayed by McGraw there.
McGraw throws a leg kick but Kortelainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kortelainen looks for the body kick but McGraw saw that one coming.
Kortelainen misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kortelainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kortelainen.
McGraw throws a fast counter high kick but Kortelainen manages to duck under it in time.
Kortelainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kortelainen moves out of range as McGraw throws a body kick.
McGraw lands with a hook. Kortelainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGraw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGraw feints and then cracks Kortelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kortelainen down.
McGraw throws out a leg kick but Kortelainen moves out of range and McGraw only half commits.
Kortelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kortelainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook but Kortelainen avoids it easily.
Kortelainen scores with a push kick.
McGraw throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraw throws a right hand that Kortelainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kortelainen also avoids with ease.
Kortelainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kortelainen ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen throws a body punch but McGraw moves out of range.
Kortelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraw.
Kortelainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by McGraw.
McGraw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGraw slips a jab from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
Kortelainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGraw moves out of range of the body kick.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kortelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kortelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kortelainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kortelainen lunges at McGraw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraw's hand.
A slow jab from McGraw misses its intended target.
McGraw blocks a head kick by Kortelainen.
McGraw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kortelainen is able to avoid easily.
Kortelainen loads up on a big right hand but McGraw slips the punch.
Kortelainen thumps McGraw with a low kick.
Kortelainen misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
Kortelainen cracks the inside of McGraw's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGraw.
Kortelainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from McGraw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen throws a body kick that misses.
McGraw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kortelainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGraw misses with a body kick.
Kortelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kortelainen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McGraw follows into mount!
McGraw looking to control but Kortelainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kortelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGraw scoring with strikes but Kortelainen is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGraw wants to control the pace but Kortelainen is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! McGraw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kortelainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kortelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is in close to Kortelainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortelainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kortelainen trying to control the position.
Kortelainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraw lands a couple of digs.
Kortelainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
Kortelainen forces his way into half guard.
McGraw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kortelainen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura but McGraw is defending well.
Kortelainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGraw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kortelainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGraw trying to control but Kortelainen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kortelainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kortelainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGraw is just riding it out for now. Kortelainen eventually gives up the hold.
Kortelainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGraw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortelainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kortelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kortelainen looks for the body kick but McGraw saw that one coming.
McGraw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kortelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kortelainen scores with a hook.
Kortelainen scores with a body shot.
McGraw moves out of range as Kortelainen strikes.
McGraw misses with a low kick.
Kortelainen lands with a nice body punch.
Kortelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGraw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kortelainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kortelainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kortelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGraw under the eye.
McGraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kortelainen pushes McGraw away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen throws a body kick that misses.
Kortelainen scores with a kick to the body.
McGraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kortelainen manages to avoid it.
Kortelainen throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
Kortelainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kortelainen throws a hook but McGraw avoids it easily.
Kortelainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
Kortelainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kortelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraw throws the kick towards the body but Kortelainen avoids it.
Kortelainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGraw throws a wild body kick that Kortelainen sees coming a mile off.
Kortelainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGraw! But no joy.
Kortelainen throws a lazy body kick
and McGraw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGraw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kortelainen's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen moves out of range of the body kick from McGraw.
McGraw throws a looping overhand right but Kortelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kortelainen misses with a body kick.
Kortelainen delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGraw lands a leg kick that knocks Kortelainen off balance momentarily.
Kortelainen misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kortelainen.
McGraw swings widly with a right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kortelainen wants to pass the guard but McGraw is defending well.
McGraw looking for submissions off his back.
McGraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kortelainen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kortelainen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McGraw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kortelainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kortelainen!
Kalle Kortelainen retains his super heavyweight title!
Kalle Kortelainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bonesaw McGraw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bonesaw bows down to no man. It's clear you had the ref in your pocket. Ain't no way Bonesaw is going out like that. Next time you are going down like Bjorn's mom.'.
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